From 3 square meals a day to the Food Pyramid to "My Plate," America's dinner plates have changed over several generations. We will explore how to make every meal a foundation of good taste, nutrition and sensory appeal. Tastings included.

​Garden Pool presents "Backyard Composting"

This hatha yoga class is a chance to take time for your own self-care. Long time yogi Melanie Albert offers powerful, positive intentions for your life anchored with the music of her signature Tibetan Singing Bowl. Includes Pranayama (yogic breathing), hatha yoga asana practice (poses with steady movement), and restorative savasana with the beauty of the singing bowl. You will feel energized, refreshed and restored with this class. The class is open to all levels: new to yoga, beginners and experienced. Please bring your own yoga mat or large beach towel for your practice.

This program includes a short performance, targeted to adults or seniors, with an interesting history of and a discussion of the benefits of juggling. This is followed by a fun, low pressure juggling workshop. Studies show that juggling grows new grey and white matter in the adult brain. Juggling also improves the reading skill of tracking across the mid-line, increases focus, and has been shown to reduce anxiety. Most importantly, it really is easier than you think! Equipment is provided.

Learn about the benefits of raising backyard chickens. Rachel Bess will share how to successfully raise chickens from baby chicks, how to house them and take care of them, including tips to mitigate our harsh desert climate.

Come learn about what you can plant in your garden now and what you can plant in the fall. Bonus: We will also be making a pot from newspaper and planting a seed that you can take home for your garden!